Greg Wong has served as director of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) since February. He leads a team devoted to creating and sustaining strong, vibrant communities that connect people to each other and their sense of place. Prior to joining DON, Greg was a community leader and attorney who worked on complex political and […]
Still hiring
If you’ve walked through your neighborhood recently, you’ve probably noticed “Now Hiring” signs in shop windows.
“Howl” exhibition is a rallying call
July 21 to 24, artists and organizations will come together at 419 Occidental Avenue in Pioneer Square to energize the space and increase awareness of the diversified talent of our community.
AAPI Heritage photo contest results
Congratulations to the winners of our recent photo contest, celebrating AAPi Heritage! Contestant #9 will get $100 in grocery store and restaurant gift certificates, contestant #1 gets $75 in grocery store and restaurant gift certificates, and contestant #13 gets $50 in grocery store and restaurant gift certificates. Honorable mentions: Contestants #7, #12, and #13. They […]
Abe’s party vows to finish his work after win in Japan vote
Days after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination, his party vowed to use its victory in a parliamentary election to achieve his unfinished goals, including strengthening the military and revising the country’s pacifist, postwar constitution.
Japan’s tight gun laws add to shock over Abe’s assassination
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in broad daylight on July 8 shocked a world that has come to associate Japan with relatively low crime and strict gun control. Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Abe was shot in the back while campaigning in the city of […]
AAPI hometown hero celebration
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) hometown heroes will be honored at a “Serving Those Who Serve” celebration this fall. All AAPIs currently serving in the United States military and AAPI first responders in Washington state are invited to a free luncheon at Terry’s Kitchen Restaurant in Bellevue on Sept. 17 from 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. The […]
Safety concerns prompt Starbucks to close stores
Starbucks will close six Puget Sound-area stores—including the one at Union Station in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. The closure decisions were based on how many crime-related complaints were logged at each store, a company spokesperson said, and whether attempts to lower those rates were successful. In total, 16 U.S. stores will close by July 31, the […]
Dalai Lama marks 87th birthday by opening library and museum
By ASHWINI BHATIA Associated Press DHARMSALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama marked his 87th birthday on July 6 by inaugurating a library and museum in his hillside Indian headquarters. He was cheered by a large number of followers, including American actor Richard Gere, a longtime disciple. Hundreds of schoolchildren, monks and […]
‘Las Vegas of Asia’ tells casinos to grow beyond gambling
Streets in the gambling center of Macao were empty on July 11 after casinos and most other businesses were ordered to close while the Chinese territory near Hong Kong fights a coronavirus outbreak.